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A historic gift

Stony Brook University Union
Kenneth C. Zirkel
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Stony Brook University Union

Stony Brook University received a $500 million endowment gift — one of the largest in the history of higher education. Two members of Newtown’s Board of Education have resigned amidst a book ban controversy. Today marks the 30th anniversary of Connecticut’s assault weapons ban. And an air quality advisory has been issued for Long Island and Connecticut.

Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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